Field Superintendent

Company: Greywolf International

Location:  Saudia Arabia

Outside of Canada and the US, Precision operates as Grey Wolf International. Grey Wolf International has an established reputation for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable drilling services for our customers. Our people are skilled and well trained, and our operations are supported by robust systems that have been developed, tested and proven over several decades of worldwide operations. 

Summary

The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing drilling operations for their geographical area. This role is critical in overseeing land-based drilling operations in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies’ policies. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing land-based drilling operations, in accordance with company, operator, and regulatory bodies' policies and procedures
• Setting the standard of safety excellence by working with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) department to ensure Grey Wolf is a leader in safety
• Working with the operator's representatives in areas of well planning, operations, personnel, etc

• Making regular visits to rig sites to evaluate and provide proactive feedback to the Rig Manager

• Making field trips to monitor operations and study specific problems and where appropriate, take corrective action
• Overseeing well-site staff to evaluate performance and training requirements, as well as select and develop key personnel for future advancement
• Managing capital and operating expenditures, ensuring the company's financial performance meets agreed budget and profitability targets. Meet on a monthly basis to review financial performance with Rig  Managers

• Managing operations to ensure equipment is maintained to current company and host location standards
• Assisting with the administration of current contracts in the areas of reimbursable charges, labor increases, and operational summaries to effect timely invoicing in these areas
• Assisting with evaluation and preparation of future bids
• Securing and developing a skilled team of top Rig Managers and identify potential candidates for promotion to ensure orderly growth and progression
• Monitoring and reviewing drilling practices and recommending techniques and procedures that minimize risk and maximize profitability
• Training, developing and mentoring other Field Superintendents
• Ensure billing is accurate and to contract
• Adherence to corporate policies for purchase orders, work orders and other financial SOX duties

Experience/Competence:

• Min 10 years relevant experience in land drilling field with a minimum 4 years on a supervisory role at the rig side. Project management capability preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent safety leadership.
• Understand need to plan ahead and utilize proactive activities.
• Commercially driven.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels assist in effective management of personnel and operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted continually changing organization.
• Experience working in the Middle East is preferred.